Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

Marquette, home of Northern Michigan University, was ranked as one of the safest college towns in America, according to The SafeWise Report. Northern takes pride in having a campus that is caring, inclusive and ready to take action in light of safety concerns. Northern encourages students, employees and visitors to make themselves familiar with the resources and services available for assistance in matters of safety.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

Sarah Schollmeyer

Sarah SchollmeyerMajor: Public RelationsHometown: Hudsonville, Mich.

My name is Sarah Schollmeyer, I am a Senior at NMU and I am majoring in Public Relations. I fell in love with Public Relations in my PR 231 course with Professor Thomas Isaacson. This was the major for me because our curriculum is hands-on, experiential and a direct reflection of our field. When it comes to the future, I am torn between the face-paced and exciting world of Sports Public Relations by the meaningful and purposeful life of non-profit/community engagement work. Swaying my decision is my current position with the NMU Football team, managing their social media (Twitter and Instagram). I am so fortunate to work with this amazing program and such inspiring guys, Go 'Cats! I am as an active member of the Black Student Union, the President of Treasury of the NMU Public Relations Student Society of America and President of Model United Nations. I am from a family of five, my parents both work for the Grand Rapids School system. My parents live graciously, with poise and excellence in their fields of work while my family, supporting me to the best of their ability and caring for my younger brother Drew, and sister Isabelle.